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Laryngitis
Can I eat eggs with laryngitis?
Patients with laryngitis can eat eggs. Laryngitis is a common and frequent disease in otolaryngology, and it is divided into acute laryngitis and chronic laryngitis. The main causes of chronic laryngitis are long-term smoking, drinking, and physical and chemical stimulations, leading to chronic inflammation and congestion of the laryngeal mucosa. Patients will experience obvious foreign body sensation in the throat, hoarseness, and irritative cough among other symptoms. Acute laryngitis can be secondary to chronic laryngitis. When symptoms such as catching a cold or colds occur, patients will usually develop acute laryngitis, characterized by hoarseness and difficulty breathing. We should follow the physician’s guidance, promptly use an adequate amount of antibiotics and steroids for symptomatic treatment, and eliminate inflammation and edema of the throat mucosa to avoid laryngeal obstruction.
What should I do if I have laryngitis?
Laryngitis is a common and frequent disease in otolaryngology, with patients ranging from children to adults, each showing different symptoms. In children, due to the narrow glottis and loose submucosal tissue, inflammation can cause significant swelling, potentially leading to breathing difficulties or even asphyxiation. Some children may experience a hoarse voice and a hollow-sounding cough. In adults, laryngitis primarily presents as hoarseness and difficulty speaking, with breathing difficulties being extremely rare. Treatment for laryngitis generally involves anti-inflammatory medications, steroids, and nebulized inhalation to address the symptoms, and most patients see a complete alleviation of symptoms after treatment. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.)
What are the symptoms of laryngitis?
Laryngitis is a relatively common clinical disease with a variety of symptoms and individual differences. Common symptoms include pain in the throat area. If the pain is severe and accompanied by noticeable swelling, it may affect swallowing and breathing, and could lead to swallowing obstruction and breathing difficulties. Another common symptom is hoarseness, especially seen in acute laryngitis, as it can cause congestion and swelling of the vocal cords, which easily leads to hoarseness. Generally, when symptoms of laryngitis appear, it is advisable to visit an otolaryngology department promptly for a laryngoscopy to assess the extent of the inflammatory response.
What foods should not be eaten with laryngitis?
If it's just a simple case of laryngitis, depending on the general condition of the child, if it's only hoarseness and the overall symptoms are not severe, there are usually no special restrictions. However, if there is significant laryngeal obstruction, difficulty in swallowing, or difficulty in breathing, a liquid diet should be the main focus. A light diet is easier for the child to accept and helps with a quicker recovery. The general rule is to avoid spicy and irritating foods temporarily, as these can exacerbate swelling in the throat and hinder recovery. This is something that needs attention.
How to treat chronic laryngitis?
The treatment of chronic laryngitis is generally conservative. Clinically, it usually starts with a laryngoscopy to examine the specific lesions and severity in the throat area. It is also recommended to observe specific clinical symptoms. If the symptoms are mild and do not affect daily life, observation and dietary adjustments may be considered. Additionally, for more pronounced symptoms, such as throat pain and the sensation of a foreign body, medication treatment should be considered. Currently, oral traditional Chinese medicine is commonly used in conjunction with nebulization therapy. Regular laryngoscopy follow-ups are advised to monitor changes in the throat and vocal cords. Overall, it is considered a relatively common condition.
How to Prevent Acute Laryngitis in Children
Acute laryngitis in children is generally caused by viral infections, and a smaller portion by bacterial infections. Thus, preventing acute laryngitis in children is essentially about preventing infectious diseases. Firstly, it is advisable to avoid crowded places, especially poorly ventilated public areas. Also, avoid contact with individuals suffering from respiratory infections. Furthermore, enhancing the child's physical constitution, getting more sunlight, and supplementing with vitamin D to boost immune function can reduce the occurrence of acute laryngitis in children.
What tests are done for acute laryngitis in children?
Generally speaking, laryngitis is classified as an inflammatory disease. To determine whether it might be a bacterial or viral infection, we typically recommend a complete blood count and C-reactive protein test. Based on the white blood cell count, the classification of white blood cells, and the level of C-reactive protein, we can make an initial judgment about whether the cause is likely viral or bacterial, and then proceed with the corresponding treatment. Additionally, laryngoscopy can also be performed to examine the condition of the laryngeal tissues and other structures for differential diagnosis.
Is laryngitis serious?
Laryngitis is a relatively common otolaryngology disease, and generally, it is not particularly severe. The more common types of laryngitis include acute laryngitis and chronic laryngitis. Clinically, it mainly manifests as sore throat, hoarseness, and a foreign body sensation in the throat. In terms of treatment, medication remains the main approach. For acute laryngitis, oral antibiotics can be considered, commonly cephalosporins or penicillins. For chronic laryngitis, taking traditional Chinese medicine orally can be considered, and it is advisable to combine this with nebulizer therapy, with regular follow-ups to monitor recovery. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)
What department should I go to for laryngitis?
Laryngitis requires an examination by an otolaryngologist. It is an emergency in the field of otolaryngology and is common in infants and young children. It can cause sudden high fever in patients, with body temperature above 38.5℃, severe throat pain, breathing difficulties, and painful swallowing. In severe cases, it may also lead to a barking cough, choking, and even death. If a patient exhibits the above symptoms, an initial test with an electronic laryngoscopy can reveal significant congestion and edema of the vocal cords. In terms of treatment, laryngitis primarily requires symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment to reduce inflammation. It is also necessary to locally apply corticosteroids to lessen the congestion and swelling of the vocal cords and avoid breathing difficulties. During treatment, the patient's breathing should be closely monitored, and if choking occurs, a tracheotomy may be needed. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician and avoid self-medication.)
Does laryngitis cause a fever?
Laryngitis can cause fever and is considered an emergency in otolaryngology, prevalently seen in infants and young children. It can lead to sudden high fever, with temperatures above 38°C, severe throat pain, hoarse voice, bark-like coughing, and in severe cases, it can cause breathing difficulties, and even lead to choking and death. Examination may reveal evident congestion and swelling of the bilateral vocal cords, and incomplete closure of the glottis, resulting in the hoarseness of the voice. In terms of treatment, it is primarily necessary to use anti-inflammatory treatment targeted at symptoms, as laryngitis is generally caused by a bacterial infection, so patients can effectively use oral cephalosporin antibiotics. Additionally, corticosteroids are also used to reduce local congestion and swelling. During treatment, it is essential to closely monitor the patient's temperature and respiratory condition. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, antipyretic medication should be administered, and in cases of breathing difficulties, tracheotomy may be necessary. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)